Geographical Information Systems

Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques

Geographical Information Systems starts at 10 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Geographical Information Systems. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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A city wants to plan new bus routes to reduce traffic congestion. How can GIS help in this scenario?

A school wants to find the safest route for students to walk from home to school. How can GIS be used in this context?

Describe how GIS can assist in agricultural planning.

Describe the role of attribute data in GIS.

Explain the difference between raster and vector data in GIS.

Explain the importance of scale in GIS mapping.

Explain the significance of metadata in GIS.

Explain the term 'buffer analysis' in GIS.

Name any two applications of GIS in India.

Name the Indian government agency responsible for promoting GIS and remote sensing applications.

What is spatial analysis in GIS?

What is the main advantage of using GIS in environmental management?

What is the purpose of a legend in a GIS map?

What is topology in GIS?